UNRAVELING the Mysteries of
DYSLEXIA by Emily Webb
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. Dyslexia is a neurobiological learning disability characterized by difficulties with word recognition, spelling and reading. If your child has difficulty with spelling, writing and reading, they may have dyslexia. As these skills are necessary for schooling, this can be challenging for children to overcome. Here’s what you need to know about this unique learning disability and how you can help your dyslexic child remediate and work on their writing, reading and spelling abilities.
700
Number of people worldwide in millions who experience dyslexia.
43.5
Number of Americans in millions who have dyslexia.
15-20
Percent of the U.S. school population who have some symptoms of dyslexia.
3.5
Percent of children (more than 2 million students) who receive special education services for a reading disorder. Source: LD OnLine, CACHE and International Dyslexia Association
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